By Michael C. Mack 1. When have you been fooled by something (or someone) that was counterfeit, fake, or artificial? Read Acts 8:9-24. 2. Who would you compare Simon to and why? Harry Potter (wizard) Harry Houdini (magician) Larry Page (Google’s CEO) Benny Hinn (preacher/healer) 3. What was the issue regarding these new Samaritan believers […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. If you were to tell the story of your people, what would the title be? Why? Read Acts 7:2-4, 8-10, 17, 33, 34, 45-47, 52, 53. 2. Make a pros and cons list for how the Israelites responded to God throughout this story. What would you put on each side? […]
By Michael C. Mack When is civil disobedience acceptable and appropriate? Read Acts 5:27-29, 33-42. There are two groups in this passage: the apostles and the Sanhedrin members. Match each group with the appropriate emotional response: blaming boldness, defiance, fury, joy, resentment, jealousy (also see v. 17). What do each group’s emotional responses tell you […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Which is worse—an internal or external attack? Why? Read Acts 4:34—5:10. 2. What is your initial reaction to this story? 3. How would you describe the heart of the early church? (Also see vv. 32, 33.) 4. Compare and contrast Joseph (Barnabas) to Ananias and Sapphira. How were they alike? […]
By Michael C. Mack What observable evidence do you have that God has heard your prayers? Read Acts 4:23-31. How did these believers view God? Jesus? themselves? How did the psalm quoted in the prayer relate to their recent circumstances? What did the believers ask God to do in the midst of their current situation? […]
